Published May 28, 2020 by Kelsey Seeker
Haig Tcholakian, co-owner, Phoenicia Foods Specialty Foods joined the Partnership’s Small Biz Insider series to share how the downtown specialty grocer has adapted through the various phases of the COVID-19 pandemic and his advice for other small businesses navigating this uncertain time.
Tcholakian and his sister Ann-Marie Tcholakian manage one of the three locations his family operates. Throughout the pandemic, the grocery store has remained operational and MKT Bar, the in-house restaurant and bar known for its karaoke nights and live music, reopened recently with limited capacity.
From the first six weeks after the Stay Home Work Safe order until now, Tcholakian highlights key lessons learned from the store’s experience adjusting to the pandemic measures over time and insights for other small businesses reopening or regaining footing. Here are five takeaways from the conversation with Tcholakian:
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